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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,859.58, 29,793.69 and 6,009.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,859.58, 29,793.69 and 6,009.66 is: 9,015.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,859.58 : 29,793.69 = 6,009.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,859.58/29,793.69 = 6,009.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,859.58x = 29,793.69 × 6,009.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,859.58x = 179,049,947.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,049,947.05/19,859.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,015.80

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